My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home top honors at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, marking a major victory for the beloved superhero franchise. The ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best anime has to offer and drew record-breaking global voter participation.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle secured Film of the Year, while the breakout series Gachiakuta claimed Best New Series, signaling a night that rewarded both established powerhouses and fresh talent entering the anime landscape.
The awards proved to be a showcase for technical excellence. Solo Leveling Season 2 dominated the action and animation categories, while The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 earned recognition for Best Drama and Best Director. Gachiakuta continued its strong showing by winning Best Character Design and Best Background Art.
Demon Slayer’s influence on global audiences remained evident, as the film also captured Best Score. Other standout winners included Dandadan Season 2 for Best Comedy, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity for Best Romance, and the enduring ONE PIECE for Best Continuing Series.
The ceremony blended fan voting with input from an international judging panel, ensuring that winners reflected both audience enthusiasm and industry respect. Opening and ending sequences were also honored, underscoring anime’s commitment to memorable theme music and visual storytelling.
Major Winners:
– Anime of the Year: My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
– Film of the Year: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle
– Best New Series: Gachiakuta
– Best Action & Animation: Solo Leveling Season 2
– Best Drama: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
– Best Comedy: Dandadan Season 2
– Best Continuing Series: ONE PIECE
